by Don Williams | Mar 11, 2024 | American History, Distilleries, History, Whisky history
It is only fitting that the oldest whiskey brand in America has the word old in its title. With origins in Pennsylvania, it is a rye whiskey that has been available under the name Old Overholt for more than 214 years. First, brand recognition was by barrel and then,...
by Don Williams | Feb 29, 2024 | Bourbon Information, Bourbon review, Unique Bottles
Penelope Bourbon In 2018, a husband and wife from New Jersey entered the spirits business and honored their baby daughter. They knew Penelope was her soon-to-be name and partnered with friends to create a whiskey brand. Sourcing whiskey from MGP and Bardstown Bourbon...
by Don Williams | Feb 16, 2024 | Bourbon history, Bourbon Information, Bourbon Personalities
Elmer T. Lee created Blanton’s in honor of Albert Blanton under the direction of then-distillery owners Ferdie Falk and Robert Baranaskas. Blanton’s bourbon has become an iconic brand with an almost mythical following. Elmer Tandy Lee Typically, you will...
